October is National Pet Wellness Month and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and The Humane Society of the United States are reminding pet owners that preventative care is the easiest way to help pets live longer and healthier lives.

The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Pennsylvania House for voting to pass House Bill 2630, which would ban the use of carbon monoxide chambers at animal shelters, and allow shelter personnel to procure the drugs necessary to euthanize animals in a humane manner.

The HSUS and PetSmart Charities® announced that ten local animal care organizations from around the country have been selected to receive the groups’ Pets for Life Mentorship program grant, totaling $452,500 for the groups to provide direct, hands-on community outreach training tailored to help pets and pet owners in under-served neighborhoods.

To assist Maryland dog owners and other citizens concerned about liability related to “pit bull” dogs stemming from a recent Court of Appeals ruling, The Humane Society of the United States has assembled resources and established the Protect Maryland Dogs Helpline.

As Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to gather strength as it moves westward over the Caribbean Sea, The HSUS reminds residents in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean islands, Florida and other Gulf states to prepare by taking some simple – but critical – steps to keep their pets safe.

While many states struggle to combat the recent outbreak of West Nile virus, The HSUS wants to reassure pet owners that the virus itself does not appear to pose a direct threat to the majority of pets.

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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Humane Society of the United States are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.